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S

Definition:

1. [noun] 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
   Synonyms: econd, ec
   
   
2. [noun] an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
   Synonyms: ulfur, ulphur, atomic number 16
   
   
3. [noun] the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
   Synonyms: outh, due outh
   
   
4. [noun] a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
   Synonyms: mho, iemenreciprocal ohm
   
   
5. [noun] the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet
   
   
6. [noun] (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work; "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"
   Synonyms: randomneentropy
   
   

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Related Words:

• leap second
• brimstone, native sulfur, native sulphur
• conformational entropy

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